2022 Kia K5 vs. 2022 Hyundai Sonata
2022 Kia K5 vs. Hyundai Sonata
Overview
The midsize sedan class is full of vehicles, and you might feel overwhelmed when narrowing down your options. You should consider the 2022 Kia K5 and 2022 Hyundai Sonata. Use this guide to learn how the Kia K5 measures up to the Hyundai Sonata in infotainment, safety features, and driving capabilities.
Infotainment
While both vehicles have premium infotainment systems, the Kia K5 offers slightly better infotainment elements than the Hyundai Sonata. The Kia K5 comes standard with an 8-inch touch screen display connected to the intuitive UVO infotainment system. In addition to operating the system via the touch screen display, you can use physical buttons and knobs strategically placed around the display.
Other standard features include HD radio, two USB ports, Bluetooth, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can opt for additional technology features, including a 10.25-inch touch screen display, navigation, USB ports, wireless device charging, and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Safety Features
The manufacturers outfitted both vehicles with an abundance of safety features. The Kia K5 comes standard with a handful of safety features, including pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, and driver drowsiness monitoring.
Available add-on features include front and rear parking sensors and a surround-view parking camera system. Additional safety elements include a vehicle exit warning. Thanks to these features, the Kia K5 received a Top Safety Pick+, the highest award given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Hyundai Sonata has a selection of standard safety features, too, some features including driver drowsiness monitoring, a rear-seat reminder, and adaptive cruise control. Available add-on features include a surround-view parking camera system, perpendicular park assist, and a head-up display. While the vehicle earned the highest overall safety rating for six crash tests, its headlights on all except the Limited trim received the second-lowest rating for forward visibility.
Driving Capabilities
You might notice that midsize sedans don't typically come with all-wheel drive unless they're in the luxury segment. While front-wheel drive is standard on the Kia K5, the vehicle also comes with all-wheel drive. This feature comes in handy when driving in inclement weather or over challenging terrain. All Hyundai Sonata vehicles include front-wheel drive.
Get a 2022 Kia K5 in Lanham, MD
As members of the midsize sedan class, the 2022 Kia K5 and 2022 Hyundai Sonata are comparable vehicles. However, when you consider the vehicles' driving capabilities, infotainment, and safety features, the Kia K5 comes out on top. Find your new Kia K5 for sale in Lanham, MD when you visit our Kia dealership.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.